Roman Antiquities
Mirrors
Most people think of the Roman Empire in terms of its great military might. However, Rome is also known for its many amazing innovations in science, engineering,...
Sculptures
Ancient Roman sculptures were something that people of higher rank or nobility enjoyed. Many of the original works of art have been lost, or destroyed...
Figurines
Ancient Roman Figurines were mini replicas of ancient Roman statues. As such, many of the subjects that were made into figurines were the same subjects...
Crosses
Ancient Roman Crosses were produced as a device that was used to kill criminals. This was the ancient Roman equivalent to capital punishment, and was...
Intaglios
Intaglios are an ancient art form that originated in Greece and Rome. Unlike a cameo where the stone is carved away to reveal the design, in an intaglio...
Hooks
If you visit a museum, you can see many different tools that were used in the past including Ancient Roman Hooks. Hooks were used for many different purposes,...
Sickles
Roman agriculture can be considered a component of this civilization that many are unaware of. We often look at Roman history from the perspective of its...
Bells
The bell is a percussion instrument found throughout the world from ancient times. Bells have an inverted cup shape and something to make the cup vibrate...
Propellers
The Romans knew the value of good accessories to their clothing. That is the reason why, their belt mounts were elaborately made in bronze, with ornate...
Dice
Games are an important part of our lives, and they have always been. Since ancient times, people have found ways to unwind at the end of a work day and...
Thimbles
If you've ever sewed before, then you probably know what a thimble is. A thimble is a small piece of metal that you use to protect your finger that is...
Bricks
It has long since been said Rome was not built in a day. This is true. However, it was built brick by brick. And when you look at the amazing Roman architecture...
Stylus
The Ancient Romans used a stylus to write everything down in a tablet. Back then, they didn't have the convenience of pens for writing material. The...
Tweezers
It seems that even in ancient Roman times women were concerned about their beauty. They plucked their eyebrows, and removed other unwanted hair with the...
Buckles
The buckle is one of the simplest yet most useful early tools used by mankind. Long before zippers or velcro held the world together, the two most common...
Ancient Roman Decorations
Bright colors and minimal decorations were common things in small and simple houses of ancient Rome. Decorative art and Romanesque architecture were already...
Ancient Roman Bowls
The ancient Romans used many different types of bowls; each was used for a specific purpose or function. Large pottery bowls used as storage containers...
Ancient Roman Crossbows
The crossbow has long been a weapon of war as well as a hunting tool. It's most popular use was as a weapon used in times of war. It was in use by the...
Ancient Roman Amulets
To many, the city of Rome is a symbol, and for good reason. It was a huge empire that rose from a simple city in ancient times. It was a city that took...
Ancient Roman Jugs
The Roman government was known to provide free food to hundreds of thousands of people every day. They depended on jugs of clay and glass to store and...
Ancient Roman Flasks
The people of ancient Rome were extremely sophisticated and advanced for their time. They were also known for their keen artistic flair that infiltrated...
Ancient Roman Earrings
Jewelry and especially earrings are not a new concept, as early as 79AD Roman women were wearing bangles, beads, rings and earrings as is depicted in many...
Military Belt Mounts
The Romans knew the value of good accessories to their clothing. That is the reason why, their belt mounts were elaborately made in bronze, with ornate...
Ancient Roman Fibulas
In medical terminology, the calf bone is called the fibula, but the Romans called their ornamental brooches "fibulae." You could consider this to be the...
Ancient Roman Shields
A shield is part of protective armor which has been used for many centuries. The shield was the first piece of equipment that was used during times...
Ancient Roman Helmets
Ancient Roman helmets in particular are some of the most interesting pieces of military hardware in existence. Every piece was made by a blacksmith and...
Gold Imperial Ancient Roman Coins
It wasn't until Julius Ceasar that Roman coins began depicting living leaders. His was the first such portrait. The coins with living figures had the standard...
Silver Imperial Ancient Roman Coins
It wasn't until Julius Ceasar that Roman coins began depicting living leaders. His was the first such portrait. The coins with living figures had the standard...
Copper Imperial Ancient Roman Coins
It wasn't until Julius Ceasar that Roman coins began depicting living leaders. His was the first such portrait. The coins with living figures had the standard...
Bronze Imperial Ancient Roman Coins
It wasn't until Julius Ceasar that Roman coins began depicting living leaders. His was the first such portrait. The coins with living figures had the standard...
Ancient Roman Baths
The ancient Romans built countless public baths in their cities, towns and in the residences of wealthy people. The third century A.D. marked the development...
Bronze Ancient Roman Provincial Coins
Many regions of the world already had their own currency in ancient Roman times. There were a number of coins minted by provinces within the empire referred...
Silver Provincial Ancient Roman Coins
Many regions of the world already had their own currency in ancient Roman times. There were a number of coins minted by provinces within the empire referred...
Republic Silver Ancient Roman Coins
When Rome began it was a republic. During this time many coins were minted by the Roman Republic which are referred to as Republic coins. These coins were...
Bronze Republic Ancient Roman Coins
When Rome began it was a republic. During this time many coins were minted by the Roman Republic which are referred to as Republic coins. These coins were...
Ancient Roman Pendants
Pendants were a vary popular jewelry item in ancient Rome. These pieces were generally made from glass or bronze. US Auctions Australian...
Bronze Ancient Roman Rings
Because of the wide influence that Rome had in Ancient times, they had a wide assortment of natural resources to choose from. Many of their jewelry styles...
Iron Ancient Roman Rings
Because of the wide influence that Rome had in Ancient times, they had a wide assortment of natural resources to choose from. Many of their jewelry styles...
Bronze Ancient Roman Bracelets
The ancient Romans loved glittery things and especially jewelry. While the men of Rome who exercised good taste confined themselves to a single well made...
Ancient Roman Beads
Beads can be used for necklaces and various decorations. The romans used a lot of beads mainly made from glass. US Auctions Australian...
Ancient Roman Necklaces
In Ancient Rome, jewelry was big part of the society. Ancient Roman necklaces were only worn by the ladies, while men only wore a single ring or sometimes...
Ancient Roman Iron Knives
Roman knives were used for many things. They could be used as weapons, medical procedures, or simply cutting bread. Knives at this times were generally...
Ancient Roman Iron Arrows
The bow and arrow is a powerful weapon and archers were an important part of the Roman army. Many arrowheads were made from iron. While there were various...
Ancient Roman Bottles
Containers of all kinds have been used throughout history for many different purposes and by studying these bottles, baskets and containers you can gain...
Ancient Roman Jars
Life in ancient Rome was, surprisingly, much the same as it is today, with a few exceptions of course. The neighborhoods were closely knit, food and wines...
Ancient Roman Iron Firestarters
Starting a fire can be hard work yet so essential to modern society that tools were created to assist with making fire. Firestarters were normally made...
Ancient Roman Spears
The Roman soldiers would use a variety of spears including 2 handed lances, Javelins, and Thrusting spears. The poles were made from ash, oak or hazel...
Ancient Roman Axes
Axes can be used for things like hunting, war, or chopping wood. The ancient romans used axes but their axes were primarily made of iron. ...
Ancient Roman Daggers
The ancient roman dagger was one of the smaller ancient Roman weapons. These were designed with a combination of stiff metal and a lightweight heft. Most...
Ancient Roman Swords
Many various weapons were used by ancient roman soldiers but the roman sword was arguably the most important weapon carried by a Roman soldier. Soldiers...
Ancient Roman Keys
Even the ancient romans had keys for locking gates and other devices. Like many other things in roman times keys were generally made from iron or bronze. ...
Ancient Roman Lamps
Ancient roman lamps were designed to produce a continual source of light; it gives more light than a candle, and less light than lamps using other fuels....
Ancient Roman Pitchers
The Roman civilizations were begun as a tiny settlement whose people expanded it in such a way that they would become the dominant force in the world for...
Ancient Roman Statues
We have all seen the ruins of ancient roman statues and buildings across Rome. Some of them have been severely degraded over time, while others have been...
Glass Ancient Roman Bracelets
The ancient Romans loved glittery things and especially jewelry. While the men of Rome who exercised good taste confined themselves to a single well made...
